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CANTO TALK: “Worthless” Education and the real Camelot

Dear Readers: Thrilling news! It’s going to be a dynamic week on Canto Talk, as we will be featuring two of my favorite Capitalist Heroes! Tonight, Captain Capitalism Aaron Clarey will be chatting about his book, “Worthless” — and I will be featuring some tales from College Insurrection that make his point that sensible young people will study Science-Technology-Engineering-Math, learn a skilled trade, or join the military (CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO CANTO TALK).

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I’m reading ‘The Age of Arthur” now and while I don’t agree with all of Mr. Jacobsen’s informed speculations (what two historians ever agree on anything?), I find it wonderfully researched and clearly presented. He has maps I’ve never seen before (refreshing!) and his speculutive extrapolations should fuel unending discussion and scholarly argument (of the best kind) for those interested in his subject – not to mention breaking new trails in the heretofore “dark” ages for other s to follow and extend. Hat tip to the Goddess for bringing it to our attention.

As to government “education?” No one could descibe it better than John Stuart Mill – “A general State education is a mere contrivance for molding people to be exactly like one another; and as the mold in which it casts them is that which pleases the dominant power in the government, whether this be a monarch, an aristocracy, or a majority of the existing generation; in proportion as it is efficient and successful, it establishes a despotism over the mind, leading by a natural tendency to one over the body.”

Like Twain I’ve tried never to allow my schooling interfere with my education.

My good friend Barry would be delighted to discuss for hours any disagreement or differing analysis you care to share. 🙂 I tend not to debate him on any historical subject outside of ancient Egypt…for obvious reasons.

I am glad you are enjoying his work, as well as the take on “Worthless”. Thanks for your support — it is most appreciated.